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The Latitude 55° Blended Scotch was produced for Nordic market, especially Sweden and Finland. Bottled by Vin & Sprit, also known for Grönstedts cognac.
This blend contains unknown Islay whiskies, apparently matured in sherry casks.
Swedish blending of Islay
A blended whisky from Islay region, blended by Swedish blender Folke Anderson. Sounds interesting and exotic.
Unfortunately it’s been blended for the masses. Which means you have to compromise.
Matured in:
Ex-Sherry casks
Colour: Golden copper
Nose: Mellow peat smoke and salty sea air. Hints of vanilla and toffee.
Taste: Smooth light peat and hints of citrus fruits. Butterscotch notes and unpleasant ripe fruits.
Finish: Lemony finish with hints of salt and wee smoky aftertaste. Sweet oak rises very late with hints of nuts.
Balance: Mellow whisky, nothing stands out in a disturbing way, but the quality is generally quite modest.
Scoring
68Nose:Taste:Finish:Balance:
17
18
16
17
Johannes Lindblom
Finnish whisky enthusiast and the author of WhiskyRant! A digital marketing professional by day – a whisky reviewer and informer by night.
